8 *But when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will be filled with power, and you will be witnesses for me in Jerusalem, in all of Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

13 The members of the Council were amazed to see how bold Peter and John were and to learn that they were ordinary men of no education. They realized then that they had been companions of Jesus.

29 Peter and the other apostles answered, "We must obey God, not men.

19 And pray also for me, that God will give me a message when I am ready to speak, so that I may speak boldly and make known the gospel’s secret. 20 For the sake of this gospel I am an ambassador, though now I am in prison. Pray that I may be bold in speaking about the gospel as I should.

16 *I have complete confidence in the gospel; it is God’s power to save all who believe, first the Jews and also the Gentiles.

38 If you are ashamed of me and of my teaching in this godless and wicked day, then the Son of Man will be ashamed of you when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels."

8 Do not be ashamed, then, of witnessing for our Lord; neither be ashamed of me, a prisoner for Christ’s sake. Instead, take your part in suffering for the Good News, as God gives you the strength for it.

15 Teach these things and use your full authority as you encourage and rebuke your hearers. Let none of them look down on you.

7 But the Lord said to me, "Do not say that you are too young, but go to the people I send you to, and tell them everything I command you to say.

9 Jerusalem, go up on a high mountain

and proclaim the good news!

Call out with a loud voice, Zion;

announce the good news!*

Speak out and do not be afraid.

Tell the towns of Judah

that their God is coming!

4 The Sovereign Lord has taught me what to say,

so that I can strengthen the weary.

Every morning he makes me eager

to hear what he is going to teach me.

9 I will make you as firm as a rock, as hard as a diamond; don’t be afraid of those rebels."

46 I will announce your commands to kings

and I will not be ashamed.

12 Your conduct among the heathen should be so good that when they accuse you of being evildoers, they will have to recognize your good deeds and so praise God on the Day of his coming.

25 It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe.

4 Instead, we always speak as God wants us to, because he has judged us worthy to be entrusted with the Good News. We do not try to please people, but to please God, who tests our motives.

14 *"You are like light for the whole world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15 *No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bowl; instead it is put on the lampstand, where it gives light for everyone in the house. 16 *In the same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.